Some Cosplay Fun!

A-kon is this weekend here in Dallas, so I decided to dress it up (even though I knew nobody would recognize me LOL). This is my first attempt at cosplay, so don't be harsh :o

I derped and took off the costume before I could get some more shots, but I'll take some more when I put it back on for the next two days >_>

Here's the ones I took so far '-' Enjoy!

Waitin in my car while I made my friend get off and gas up for me >___>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psd8deff8c.jpg

Full shot in my friends' hotel bathroom (live in Dallas so no hotel room for me! >>)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps566323e6.jpg

Night shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps85376976.jpg

Breakdown of the costume:

Tunic: Corduroy fabric and fabric glue
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps9923b609.jpg

Closeup of the tunic top: Shoelaces, poked holes through fabric with awl
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psad7d5cd7.jpg

White shirt: Adult pirate shirt from Party City
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psae188ba3.jpg

Green pants: Green capris from Ross
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psfaaa886f.jpg

Gloves: Clown gloves from Party City. Undid ruffles from wrists, cut tips off the fingers, folded back double, secured with fabric glue
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psecf017aa.jpg
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Chest Guard: Vinyl, suede laces. Poked holes with awl. Straps are purse straps from JoAnn's Fabrics (pursemaking section)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps727460a9.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps47879f6d.jpg
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Vilh...s79070f7b.jpg.

Shin guards/calligae: Local costume store. colors weren't right, and the plastic was flimsy. So I coated them with two layers of acrylic gesso, then coated them 3 times with metallic finish brown craft paint
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psa069202e.jpg
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Sandals: Costume sandals from Funtasma. Took me forever to find them >_>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps8103006c.jpg
Cosplay pose shots inc soon!

Sweet a Dallas Native. I have a few friends there this weekend, but I'm missing out. Might try to swing by tomorrow just to say hi to everyone and bounce. Got a lot of yard work to do.

Heh awesome. We walked around yesterday scoping how many Final Fantasy series charas we could spot, and sure enough...there was only two Lightnings, ten billion Clouds and...one me!

Yeah I don't expect FFXIV to have a huge cosplay following.

Do you ever go to Quakecon? It's held every year at The Anatole too.

Haven't gone, I just moved to Dallas last August, so I'm still gettin into all the local stuffs. I don't frequent downtown too much either since I live way up over by Plano.

Ah.. You should check out QuakeCon. It's usually every August. This year it's the 1-4th. It's basically a giant LAN party con held by ID/Bethesda. Cosplay is also welcome.


Perfectly free too might I add.

Yay Thancred! :D You did awesome! XD

I considered crossplaying as Thancred for about 5 mins...then I figured I'd just go back to my Lady Lilith idea.

Someone actually told me I could pass as a dood in that cosplay...which I took as a compliment of course XD

Sewing experience = 0
Cosplay construction experience = 0

>_> I wanna keep adding to it too lol

Very cool :)

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

Sewing experience = 0
Cosplay construction experience = 0

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This is how almost everyone starts, especially these days where so much stuff comes from China.
You should have seen me the first time with a sewing machine. I only got better with practice of course, and I'm sure you will as well.

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Originally Posted by Catapult

This is how almost everyone starts, especially these days where so much stuff comes from China.
You should have seen me the first time with a sewing machine. I only got better with practice of course, and I'm sure you will as well.

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Well the only parts that were already made were the wig, shin guards, sandals and white shirt. The rest I measured and cut and threw together with the all-mighty fabric glue >_>

All in all though it was a very fun learning experience. I learned a lot about how certain fabrics behave and how to spot the right kind to mimic the actual clothing Than wears.

That costume is awesome Vil! :D You made an excellent Thancred - and yes, you passed perfectly - I really thought you were a guy in those photos! :D

Did you get anyone who recognized you/had even played/heard of FFXIV?

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That costume is awesome Vil! :D You made an excellent Thancred - and yes, you passed perfectly - I really thought you were a guy in those photos! :D

Did you get anyone who recognized you/had even played/heard of FFXIV?

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Haha nope, but I kinda expected that. Goes with the whole "supporting 1.0 crap game" territory thing XD. Friend said I did get a few glances and all that, but if they did recognize me, they didn't run up to me and like..glomp me or something.

I have been walking around with my Final Fantasy XI Fanfest 2008 bag just to show I'm from FF series, though.

Thanks for the comments :D I still feel its unfinished, but that's just the artist in me fussing over small details T.T

lookin good Vil

Question Vil! Did you also go to Anime Matsuri this yr also?

Good work friend. The only creativity I yield is with words and a keyboard, much envy!

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Question Vil! Did you also go to Anime Matsuri this yr also?

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No, I missed it this year :( was strapped for cash since I'd just moved.

Thanks for the compliments Skavian!

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

Someone actually told me I could pass as a dood in that cosplay...which I took as a compliment of course XD

Sewing experience = 0
Cosplay construction experience = 0

>_> I wanna keep adding to it too lol

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You're not a dude? >_>

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

No, I missed it this year :( was strapped for cash since I'd just moved.

Thanks for the compliments Skavian!

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Aw okay. I had made the Limsa Grand Company Overcoat and wore it to that convention. Your Thancred is awesome btw.

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Originally Posted by Pwnagraphic

You're not a dude? >_>

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No >_> this is me (with Vic Mignogna)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps6da4960d.jpg

It's Thancred xD
awesome cosplay! I really love your Mythril-plated? Caligae X333
They look fantastic. Did you sew everything? :))
If so, where are the WIP shots??? XDDD

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Originally Posted by Evil-Siren

It's Thancred xD
awesome cosplay! I really love your Mythril-plated? Caligae X333
They look fantastic. Did you sew everything? :))
If so, where are the WIP shots??? XDDD

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I did take some!! Ill post a breakdown when I get back to my PC

uuuuuh Thancred :D
Very nice cosplay! I also love the plates :3
You did a really good job on it :O

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

No >_> this is me (with Vic Mignogna)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps6da4960d.jpg

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Oh.. I knew that! Ha.. ^_^;

Nice cosplay Vil !

Updated OP with new pics :)

I'll be at Otakon if your heading towards there~
I'll be in he Vanya Set from this game!
That is if it comes in on time.
So you know, look for the obscure cosplay that sorta look like a costume witch.

When is Otakon? <_< I may or may not start saving up for that

August 7-9.
Right up there at the Baltimore harbor~

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

Updated OP with new pics :)

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SWEET!!!! :DDDD
I love your Caligaes!!! They look fantastic <3
Thank you for the update :D

Awesome *.*
The updated photos are great!
Hahaha you really found this sandals? Congratz! XD
You did a really good job on the whole costume ^^
You can be proud!